Dwell Differently

Are you living in the season God has you in?

Today, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about Ecclesiastes 3:1 and the temptation to live in the past or for the future instead of receiving the present season from the Lord. Together, they reflect on nostalgia, discontentment, future hopes, and the deeper longing we all have for eternity with Jesus.
This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Resources from Today's Episode:
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall
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What do we do when a season is ending?
This week, Natalie talks with Emily Jensen about Ecclesiastes 3:1, big life changes, and trusting God when something familiar comes to a close. Emily shares about ending Risen Motherhood, learning to rest, and remembering that while seasons change, Jesus never does.
This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

Memorize Scripture with Us:
Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/

Resources from Today's Episode:
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall
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Why do difficult seasons exist? And what is God doing in them?

📖 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 3 and helps us understand one of the Bible's most well-known—and often misunderstood—verses. While this passage is often quoted as a source of comfort, its original context is surprisingly honest about life's hardships, disappointments, and uncertainties.

Natalie walks us through the wisdom literature of Scripture, explains the unique message of Ecclesiastes, and shows how God's goodness shines through even the most difficult seasons. You'll be encouraged to trust God's timing, rest in His sovereignty, and remember that He is making everything beautiful in its time.

Whether you're walking through grief, uncertainty, transition, joy, or celebration, this episode will remind you that God is present in every season and faithfully working all things toward His good purposes.

This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

Memorize Scripture with Us:
Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/

Resources from Today's Episode:
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin - https://crossway.org/womenofthewordbook
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall - https://bit.ly/DDAllofMe
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"We come to [God] to ask for help. And what does he do so generously? He gives us his power through his strength. And it doesn't matter how "little" the thing is, he doesn't just care about the "capital B," big things in our lives. He cares about it all. His door is always open."
— Jennifer Dukes Lee
Today's Episode: What if you started your day by asking God for help? Like every single day, before your feet hit the floor? What might shift for you...in a good way? This is the question Jennifer Dukes Lee is asking us to consider. She lays a firm foundation of the biblical precedent for relying on God. But her own stories are what will compel you to really consider the fruit of asking God for help—not just in the big things, but in every thing, every day. You'll walk away with a renewed sense of the deep care of God for you and a fresh willingness to ask him for help each morning. 
This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16
Today's guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, speaker, and morning evangelist from Iowa. She is the author of several books, including How to Love Your Morning, Growing Slow, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She wants to live her life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. 
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"Are we willing to turn to our Good Father and say, 'Will you strengthen me by the power of your Spirit in my innermost being, because I can't?'"
— Vera Schmitz
Today's episode:  You need the power of God at work in you! In this episode the Dwell sisters, Natalie and Vera, are talking about praying for God to work powerfully in us. They share their own experiences and insights of how God has worked mightily in their lives. Whether you're navigating a hectic season, trying to be perfect, battling anxiety, or simply seeking renewed strength, this episode will challenge you to stop trusting in your own efforts—and instead, receive God's power to strengthen you in your innermost being. 
This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16
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Links from today's show: 
Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. 
Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI.
Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. 
Support the show
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Website: DwellDifferently.com
Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz
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